Conservation Crew Member Job at American Conservation Experience, Fletcher, NC

TWYyaUJqbGRFOGwvNXNDcTVZdmVZL3VmNVE9PQ==
  • American Conservation Experience
  • Fletcher, NC

Job Description

Interested in gaining skills in conservation and natural resource management while helping to protect our public lands and environment? Join American Conservation Experience (ACE) and receive free housing, hands-on skills training, AmeriCorps education award eligibility, and the chance to work in popular National Parks, Forests and local natural protected areas. This is a great entry-level position to gain valuable career and life skills within the outdoor and conservation industry.

American Conservation Experience is a non-profit conservation corps, and we are looking for applications to join our crew programs in a variety of locations across the country. You will typically serve for 13 or 26 weeks on projects including ecological restoration, habitat improvement, trail maintenance, invasive species removal, and historic preservation, all while completing a term of AmeriCorps service.

Compensation and benefits include a package valued at $2,000/month or more depending on location. This package includes housing, program meals, project transportation, and puts $320 a week in your pocket.

Additional benefit details include:

  • $640 bi-weekly living allowance
  • 3 meals daily while on project- accommodating your dietary needs whenever possible
  • Free housing accommodations on off days
  • Access to a variety of outdoor pro deals
  • Upon successful completion of a full term, AmeriCorps members receive a Segal Education Award of $3,447.50 (for 900 hours/26 weeks) or $1,824.07 (for 450 hours/13 weeks)
  • Eligible student loans can be placed into forbearance while serving in AmeriCorps with ACE
  • Comprehensive hands-on training to prepare you for a career in conservation. Trainings may include chainsaw, technical trail, herbicide, wilderness medical/first aid, Leave No Trace, outdoor leadership, conflict resolution, team dynamics, backcountry skills and more

We are currently looking for members nationwide for our start dates in Spring 2024 . Opportunities are currently available in California from state parks along the coast all the way into the High Sierras, the high desert and forests of the Mountain West, the Southwest and its canyons and mountains, and throughout the Eastern US from the Smokies to the Atlantic Coast.

Take your first steps towards beginning or advancing your career in conservation by applying with us today!

Job Tags

Internship, Local area, Outdoor, Gangs,

Similar Jobs

Vertical Careers, Inc.

Senior Accountant - Tax with great growth potential for Local/Regional CPA firm Job at Vertical Careers, Inc.

 ...Senior Accountant - Tax Our client is a well-established CPA firm located in Orange County with a diverse portfolio of clients in various industries including but not limited to: Manufacturing, Distribution, Construction/Real Estate, Non-Profit. They are on Hybrid... 

Epworth Villa

CNA, SNF/LTC, FT Job at Epworth Villa

 ...Competitive starting pay of $16.00+ per hour.$1 shift differential for weekend hours. Saturday, Sunday, Monday 7 AM to 7 PM Thursday,...  ...7AM to 7PM $500 sign on bonus for all new hire , full time CNA's. ABOUT US: Our generous benefits package includes a... 

Conch Technologies Inc

QA Test Engineer Selenium Job at Conch Technologies Inc

 ...Greetings from Conch Technologies Inc Position: QA Test Engineer (Selenium) Location: Memphis TN ( Onsite ) Duration: 12...  ...interview. Role & responsibilities 1 The lead voice for quality in a highly collaborative crossfunctional development team.... 

Get It - Hospitality

Insurance Agent - Remote | WFH Job at Get It - Hospitality

 ...driven and ambitious individuals to join our dynamic team as Life Insurance Agents. This is an incredible opportunity to: Be your own...  ...leads to jumpstart your success. Unforgettable rewards: Travel incentives and recognition programs for top performers. A supportive... 

Shively Diversified Management Services

Machinist - CNC Milling Job at Shively Diversified Management Services

 ...a skilled Machinist to join our precision machining, fabrication, and assembly facility. If you have experience operating CNC milling machines, particularly Haas machines, wed love to hear from you. However, were also eager to train a motivated, hands-on problem...